The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Railways over a complaint that "only halal-processed meat" is served in trains, which creates an "unfair discrimination" and amounts......
In trade negotiations, as in chess, sometimes you need to accept a temporary disadvantage to secure a better long-term position, points out Sonal Varma, chief economist (India and Asia ex-Japan) at......
'Geopolitically and diplomatically it's a very difficult situation for India.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Not since the days of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger has India been berated......
'...they always address problems superficially, never tackling root causes.''Currently, the policy response will focus on immediate relief -- getting people to safety, providing facilities,......
Despite facing financial constraints, Kerala has been able to invest in welfare schemes and targeted programmes. IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Left Democratic Front......
'Both initiatives are welcome moves and we would commit ourselves with focused attention aligned with the national priorities, and pursue our exploration initiatives.' Photograph: Kind courtesy......
Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member,......
In a significant policy shift aimed at boosting agri-productivity and rural prosperity, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced six new agricultural schemes while increasing the......
'Rainfall does not appear to have a statistically significant impact on foodgrain production since the last few years, which contrasts with the traditional view of India's heavy reliance on monsoon......
India maintains "high" import duties on a wide range of American goods such as agricultural items, drug formulations, and alcoholic beverages, besides imposing non-tariif barriers, a US report has......
Birj Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes new WFI president Photograph: Kind courtesy Sanjay Singh/Facebook Sanjay Singh on Thursday became the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India......
'There are no words to describe how our politicians have completely mis-managed the country.' IMAGE: Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya didn't mince words while flaying the politicians,......